http://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhen is the right time of year to prune a ...en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhen is the right time of year to prune a ...http://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>When is the right time of year to prune a hydrangeas tree on Long Island</p>NYLibertyNYLiberty49questionTue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:44 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/Hydrangeas_pruned_winter_nbsp_186135889741929?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Hydrangeas should be pruned in winter.  First take off any damaged, dead, or unhealthy branches at the base of the plant.  Next take off a few of the oldest branches or any rubbing on another branch to open the plant up a bit.  Opening up the plant will cause more shoots to form from the center.  Try not to prune back the branches unless it is overgrown and you need to keep it in bounds.  If that is the case prune back branches gradually over a period of time.  Try not to remove new growth or too much of the plant at one time.  Keep in mind what you want the shape of the plant to look like when it is in bloom.</p>JadeJadefemale47answer3.0Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:36:06 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/Hydrangeas_pruned_winter_nbsp_186135889741929?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/tree_form_hydrangea_paniculata_nbsp_149131114659758?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>If you have a tree form of hydrangea then it is a Hydrangea paniculata. This particular hydrangea blooms on new wood, meaning that the plant sends up new shoots on which the plant then sets flower buds. Hydrangeas really need no trimming unless they become unruly.  If your tree branches are too long or covering something you want to be seen then take the crossed and damaged branches off first.  If you need to remove others to accomplish your goal then do at just about any time except for the summer if you want <span style="font-style:italic;">those</span> branches to bloom.   Take care with the main trunk of the Hydrangea Tree because if it is damaged or cut to the ground the plant will grow back as a shrub and need to be retrained into a tree form.  </p>bnotarobnotaro1answer3.0Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:22:49 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/garden_landscape_home_arborescence_273463804914835/tree_form_hydrangea_paniculata_nbsp_149131114659758?src=rss:qb:qbi